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The carriers are scheduled to operate 456,919 departures in 2024

Over 7,000 flights cancelled in five months; airlines to carry out 4,56,919 departures in 2024

Regarding Digi Yatra, the minister stated that it is planned to be introduced at airports nationwide

July 23, 2024 10:50 IST

Thiruvananthapuram Airport witnesses record rise in passenger traffic at over 1.26 million

Boosting India’s air connectivity! Govt to add more airstrips, develop more defence airfields for civil aircraft ops

The plans are underway for developing more airstrips as brownfield projects and more initiatives will be taken up for co-developing…

Updated: June 5, 2024 15:34 IST

FE Exclusive: Inside JetSetGo’s vision for Air Taxi services in India, CEO Kanika Tekriwal elaborates

According to JetSetGo’s founder, AAM is a global phenomenon with many new designers and manufacturers working on new aircraft designs,…

Updated: April 23, 2024 16:19 IST

Domestic air traffic soars to new single-day high, crosses 4.71 lakh passengers

On April 21, the total number of domestic air passengers stood at 4,71,751 and the number of flights was 6,128.

April 23, 2024 09:01 IST

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Indian airports to have full-body scanners soon? THIS is how it will help reduce frisking time – More details inside

As per the officials, the novel step will decrease the frisking time by half. The scanners will be placed at…

April 1, 2024 19:39 IST

A man walks past a mural of Air India airlines on a street in Mumbai (Image/Reuters)

Aviation sector’s upward trajectory: CRISIL predicts over 20% surge in operating profit for domestic airlines, fleet expansion in focus

February 14, 2024 09:39 IST

Chennai airport boasts 13 Aerobridges (Image/@aaichnairport)

Chennai airport boasts 13 Aerobridges; equipped to handle long-haul flights, clarifies Ministry of Civil Aviation after media reports

Of the existing 13 aerobridges, five are capable of accommodating Code E aircraft, which are typical airplanes like the Boeing…

February 13, 2024 10:41 IST

The coming of the A350 coincides with a period of rapid growth and transformation for Air India (Image/Airbus)

Wings India 2024: India gets first Airbus A350! Demystifying Rolls-Royce powered aircraft that fly 20 hours non-stop

It is pertinent to note that the aircraft’s impressive range of up to 9,700nm (18,000 km) enables non-stop flights from…

Updated: January 19, 2024 16:16 IST

The technology significantly enhances aviation safety and operational reliability by enabling pilots to conduct precise landings (Image/Reuters and AAI)

FE Explained: How do flights land safely despite fog and low visibility? The wizardry tech that makes it possible!

ILS operates in tandem with ground-based equipment and avionic components on the aircraft, providing precise guidance to pilots during the…

January 16, 2024 06:00 IST

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Much awaited reforms for flight crew! DGCA explains in detail the new flight duty time – Know the revised norms

Under the revised FDTL, the DGCA has increased the weekly rest periods from 36 to 48 hours for the flight…

January 9, 2024 15:12 IST

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Aatmanirbhar Skies: Flexible airspace utilisation could unlock Rs 1,000 cr annual savings for airlines, here’s how

The potential savings for airlines are estimated at Rs 1,000 crore annually, with total savings reaching Rs 640.7 crore since…

December 24, 2023 10:06 IST

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Smooth airport check-ins: Jyotiraditya Scindia assures hassle-free onboarding; discusses measures to avoid congestion

The facility of digital check-in through DigiYatra is available at 13 airports in India, such as Lucknow, Lucknow, Mumbai, Ahmedabad,…

December 21, 2023 18:34 IST

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Krishi Udan Scheme: Civil Aviation Ministry focuses on North East, tribal and hilly region airports under this scheme – Know other key details

Under the Krishi Udan Scheme, the government assists farmers in transporting agricultural products to ensure seamless, cost-effective, time-bound air delivery…

December 12, 2023 14:52 IST

Jyotiraditya Scindia reveals UDAN’s monumental success! Sets vision for 1,000 routes, 42 crore air travelers by 2030

“Our airlines are also increasing their capacity and Air India has ordered 470 planes and Indigo 500 new planes and…

December 6, 2023 12:33 IST

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India’s civil aviation ambitious drive: 66 airports achieve 100% green energy, setting course for carbon neutrality

The MoCA has also advised upcoming Greenfield Airports and relevant State Governments to strive for Carbon Neutrality and Net Zero,…

December 6, 2023 09:10 IST

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AAI saving nearly Rs 515 crore annually from leasing out of 6 airports under PPP; Bangalore airport most profitable

Under the AAI, Kolkata Airport and Chennai Airport turned out to be the most profitable, with Rs 482.30 crore and…

December 5, 2023 17:47 IST

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Aviation data: October sees an 11 per cent surge in domestic air passenger traffic amid festive season

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) data indicated that IndiGo carried 79.07 lakh passengers, securing a domestic market share…

Updated: November 17, 2023 15:01 IST

Aviation Expansion: India anticipates rise in number of flights, big airport looking to double slots

Vumlunmang Vualnam, the Civil Aviation Secretary, didn’t mention the specifics but did say that one of the prominent airports in…

October 21, 2023 07:46 IST

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